647 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03555-0045Map

647 Commonwealth Avenue is a two-family home built in 1940 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Valdez, Steven. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2024. 10 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 18

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 4, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cella
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt CELLA
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cella
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt CELLA
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illegal apartment created east 1 at cellar under vacate order # 250685
Feb 16, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illegal apartment created east 1 at cellar under vacate order # 250990
Feb 16, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range installed at kitchen created at illegal front cellar apartment
Feb 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections under floors and behind walls at kitchen and bathroom created at illegal front cellar apartment.
Feb 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Feb 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections under floors and behind the walls at kitchen and bathroom created at illegal cellar rear aparment at garage
Jan 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range installed with 220 volt electrical line installed at kitchen created at rear cellar apartment at garage
Jan 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Jan 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration removal of garage door and erection of solid structured wall with door opening at rear garage
Jan 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

Class - 1
Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building record.illegally created class a apartment at cellar with full bathroom and kitchen.no 2nd means of egress and inadequate light and ven
Feb 8, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building record.illegal garage converted into a class a apartment rented as b rooms within a two family house.no 2nd means of egress.rem:discont
Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records.noted:building dept recrods show b1-2 family dwelling.at basement level reara restaurant was created w/a full kitchen and bar area to sell food.
May 28, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted:at basement level rear and rear yard having created a restaurant w/full kitchen and bar area.full plumbing & electrical work completed also having created structure attached to premise
May 28, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt RAREBA
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1940
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,620 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 209
Council district: 18
Block / lot: 3555 / 45
Assessed value: $53,280
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 647 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 647 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Valdez, Steven.

Does 647 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 647 Commonwealth Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 647 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 647 Commonwealth Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.